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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2023, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code by removing short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms under the National Firearms Act. This change would eliminate the disparate treatment of short-barreled rifles used for lawful purposes, such as home defense and competitive shooting, compared to other firearms. Additionally, the bill preempts certain state laws that impose taxes, markings, or registration requirements on short-barreled rifles, and requires the Attorney General to destroy records related to the registration of these rifles maintained in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (11)
Morgan Griffith (R)*,
Mike Bost (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Bob Good (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Brian Mast (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 01/09/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/173/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr173/BILLS-118hr173ih.pdf |
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